After years of clinical work with children at risk in Israel, I turned to the broad discipline of public health. Starting a second career of researcher in Taiwan allowed me to integrate my interests in different aspects of human development. I pursuit holistic understanding of health, using life course and ecological approaches. In a fast-changing world full of emerging crises, acquisition of novel research methods and skills is essential, therefore I encourage my students to broaden their horizons before focusing on a specific research topic. My advisory style emphasizes academic integrity, independent work, clarity of thought and punctuality. I view the process of advising graduate students as mutual exchange, an opportunity to learn from people with diverse backgrounds.

PhD in Public Health, National Yang-Ming University, Taiwan
MSc in Public Health, National Yang-Ming University, Taiwan
BA in Psychology, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel

Post-doctoral research fellow. National Health Research Institutes, National Institute of Environmental Health Science, Taiwan
Research assistant. National Yang-Ming University, International Health program, Taiwan
Group and individual psychotherapist, case manager. Expressive arts therapy center for children with special needs, Israel
Care giver. Residential treatment programs for children with special needs and maltreated children awaiting adoption, Israel